Tag: agriculture
Cold front disrupts South Florida’s agriculture (includes video story)
The recent cold front sweeping across South Florida is disrupting the region's fragile tropical ecosystem, placing a new strain on the agricultural landscape.
South Florida’s...
From Garden Roots to Global Fields
Pamela Aracena Santos’ mother Angela remembers a day decades ago when her daughter was only four years old. They were at a recital dancing...
Mango Mania celebrates South Florida’s flavor and agriculture (includes video story)
This weekend, mango lovers from all over South Florida gathered at the UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County for Mango Mania, a celebration of the region’s...
Tropical research center nears a century of serving South Florida agriculture...
Since its founding in 1929, the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) has been a vital part of South Florida’s agricultural landscape. Established...
China imposes retaliatory agricultural tariffs on the U.S. (includes video story)
Since Monday, American farmers have faced new retaliatory tariffs on their exports to China as part of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and...
Redland International Orchid Festival attracts plant enthusiasts (includes video story)
The Redland International Orchid Festival, which was held last weekend at the Redland Fruit and Spice Park in South Dade, attracted orchid fans from...
It’s all about Phil Marraccini
It's not just a farm. It's a fruit stand, a party venue, and a fish farm.
All are part of Phil Marraccini's life.
Marraccini owns a...
Los trabajadores del campo bajo riesgo en la Florida
Los trabajadores agrícolas son considerados parte del grupo de “trabajadores esenciales.” Sin embargo, las condiciones de trabajo y calidad de vida los ponen en...